leading 和 lead 的区别

英语词汇辨析专题 · 清晰讲解 · 实用例句

引言

在英语学习中,leadleading 是两个经常被混淆的词。它们看似相似,但在词性、含义和用法上存在显著差异。 本文将从词性、发音、含义、语法功能等多个维度,系统解析两者的区别,帮助你准确使用。

一、基本概念

1. lead(动词 / 名词)

发音: /liːd/(动词)或 /lɛd/(名词,指“铅”)

主要含义:

• She will lead the team to victory.(她将带领团队获胜。)
• The pipe is made of lead.(这根管子是铅制的。)
• He has the lead in the race.(他在比赛中领先。)

2. leading(形容词 / 动名词)

发音: /ˈliːdɪŋ/

主要含义:

• China is a leading country in renewable energy.(中国是可再生能源领域的领先国家。)
• She plays the leading role in the movie.(她在电影中饰演主角。)

二、核心区别总结

✅ 正确用法:
- This is a leading university.(这是一所顶尖大学。)
- He will lead the project.(他将领导这个项目。)

❌ 常见错误:
- This is a lead university.(×)
- He is the leading of the team.(× 应为 “leader” 或 “in the lead”)

三、常见搭配对比

lead 相关搭配 leading 相关搭配
lead a team / project / life leading company / expert / cause
take the lead leading role / position / indicator
lead to success / disaster world-leading technology

四、小测试(自测理解)

请选择正确的单词填空:

  1. She is the ______ actress in Hollywood. (leading / lead)
  2. Hard work can ______ to great achievements. (leading / lead)
  3. This is one of the ______ causes of climate change. (leading / lead)

答案:1. leading   2. lead   3. leading